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[ˈspɛʃl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
(e.g: they always made a special effort at Christmas)
- belonging specifically to a particular person or place
(e.g: we want to preserve our town's special character)
- denoting a group consisting of matrices of unit determinant
Phrases:
- on special
Origin
:
Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’ (see species)
[ˈspɛʃl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a thing, such as a product or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose
(e.g: television's election night specials)
Phrases:
- on special
Origin
:
Middle English: shortening of Old French especial ‘especial’ or Latin specialis, from species ‘appearance’ (see species)
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